NUTRITIONIST - WIC (ALTOONA)

2 weeks ago

PA United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
WIC-Nutritionist

This position is a hands-on counseling position in the premier nutrition education program in the country (based in Altoona). This is a program where you truly make a difference in an at-risk population. Assist in developing and providing quality services for the WIC Program. This will be done in a manner consistent with efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. This is a daytime position Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm with no weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities:

* Perform anthropometric measurement for WIC participants.
* Assess participant need for use of a WIC breast pump.Issue and instruct participants in the use and cleaning of breast pumps.
* Demonstrate support of Agency mission and philosophy in delivery of services.
* Perform hemoglobin testing for WIC participants.
* Provide inservice and training for WIC staff.
* Assess and determine participant's nutritional risk for WIC and prescribe the appropriate food package.
* Develop the nutrition care plan for high risk participants.
* Prepare and submit required reports.
* Assist in the planning and development of goals, objectives and activities for the WIC program.
* Provide initial certification and re-certification of participants.
* Perform data entry using the Department of Health QuickWIC Data System.
* Represent and participate in Agency professional and community activities as requested.
* Provide outreach and educational programs to community agencies and interested groups to increase WIC enrollment.
* Provide information and referral to participants for other health & human services programs as indicated by participant need.
* Provide breastfeeding education and support to WIC families.
* Endeavor to achieve and maintain quality and customer satisfaction in the delivery of services to internal/external customers.
* Maintain and protect participant and Agency confidentiality.
* Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties.
* Provide nutrition education and counseling to WIC participants.
* Assist families in developing healthy eating goals and provide on-going education to support the goals.
* Maintain participant records in accordance with Agency and Department of Health policies and procedures.Complete on-line documentation of all nutrition education contacts, topics and comments.
* Participate in orientation and performance improvement activities.
* Provide supervision at designated satellite clinic sites.
* Print and issue food instruments in accordance with all policies and state and federal regulations.
* Develop and implement the nutrition education component to include continuing updates as necessary to meet federal regulations.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
* Minimum of two years related work experience preferred.
* Competency in computer skills in a Windows based environment. Demonstrate ability to perform computer skills in specialized computer application(s) as needed.
* Access to transportation in the Agency service area with valid Pennsylvania driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
* Automotive Insurance
* Driver's License
* Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
* Act 33 with renewal
* Act 34 with renewal
* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
* OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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